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Pangasius pangasius  (Hamilton, 1822)
 Image contributors to this species:
 Johnny Jensen's  Photographic Library (2)
 ScotCat Sources:
 Etymology = Genus
 Other Sources:
 Fishbase  Google   ACSI
 
 Common Name:  Yellowtail catfish
 Synonyms:  Pimelodus pangasius, Pangasius buchanani, Pangasius pangasius godavarii, Pangasius  pangasius  upiensis
 Family:  Pangasiidaelycipitidae
 Distribution:  Asia: large rivers of Indian subcontinent and Myanmar (Ganges, Krishna?,  Godavari,  Irrawaddy). Widely introduced in its geographical range for aquaculture.  Reports from  Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia based on misidentifications
 Size:  300cm. (11ft.4ins)
 Temp:  23 -28°C (73 -83°F)
 p.H.  6.0 -7.5.




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